Transceiver Parameter Visualization for BER Optimization

Solution Overview

Problem

Designers face a lengthy and cumbersome process in selecting parameter values for transceivers to achieve optimal bit error rates (BER) due to the numerous combinations of parameters that affect data transmission quality, requiring iterative adjustments to meet specific BER tolerances.

Innovation Solution

A solution space visualization tool is developed to graphically represent the effects of transceiver parameter combinations on bit error rates, allowing designers to easily select parameter values that result in lower BER by displaying regions of optimal performance in a 3D or sliced visualization format, aiding in faster parameter selection and tolerance management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If designers manually adjust parameter combinations iteratively to achieve optimal BER, then BER performance can be improved, but the design time and complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebit error rateVSAvoidparameter selection time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-calculates and stores optimal parameter combinations and their corresponding BER values in a lookup table before actual design use. When a designer needs to select parameters, the pre-computed solutions are directly retrieved rather than calculated in real-time, significantly reducing design time while maintaining optimal BER performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a visual copy or representation of the solution space in the form of a plot showing BER contours across different parameter combinations. This visual copy allows designers to intuitively identify optimal regions without performing exhaustive manual calculations, transforming complex numerical data into an easily interpretable graphical format.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

2Reliability

If designers manually adjust parameter combinations iteratively to achieve optimal BER, then BER performance can be improved, but the design process becomes cumbersome and complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebit error rateVSAvoidparameter selection ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates a visual copy or representation of the solution space in the form of a plot showing BER contours across different parameter combinations. This visual copy allows designers to intuitively identify optimal regions without performing exhaustive manual calculations, transforming complex numerical data into an easily interpretable graphical format.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces the manual iterative adjustment process (mechanical/systematic trial-and-error) with an automated graphical display system. The plot automatically shows BER contours and optimal regions, eliminating the need for designers to manually iterate through parameter combinations and making the selection process straightforward and intuitive.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If multiple transceiver parameter combinations are evaluated to find optimal BER, then transmission quality can be improved, but the number of parameters to manage increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transmission qualityVSAvoidparameter management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the complex multi-dimensional parameter space into a two-dimensional visual representation showing BER contours. By projecting the high-dimensional parameter combinations onto a 2D plot with clear contour lines indicating BER levels, the system simplifies the management and visualization of multiple parameters while preserving the ability to evaluate transmission quality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a visual copy or representation of the solution space in the form of a plot showing BER contours across different parameter combinations. This visual copy allows designers to intuitively identify optimal regions without performing exhaustive manual calculations, transforming complex numerical data into an easily interpretable graphical format.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS10372521B2Transceiver parameter solution space visualization to reduce bit error rate

Publication Date: 2019.08.06 ALTERA CORP

AI summary

Techniques and mechanisms provide a solution space visualization of bit error rates (BER) for combinations of parameter settings of transceivers. Different types of visualizations may be generated.